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The
difference between “attenders” and “members” can
be summed up in one word:
Commitment.
At Island Family Christian we recognize the need
for a formal membership.
We ask you to commit to membership for 4 reasons:
A Biblical Reason: Christ is committed to
the church.
“ ...Christ loved the church, and he gave his life for it.” Ephesians
5:25
A Cultural Reason: It is an antidote to our
society.
We live in an age where very few want to be committed to anything...a job...a
marriage... our country. This attitude has even produced a generation of “church
shoppers & hoppers”. Membership swims against the current of America’s “consumer
religion.” It is an unselfish decision. Commitment always builds character.
A Practical Reason: It defines who can be counted
on.
Every team must have a roster. Every school must have an enrollment. Every business
has a payroll. Every army has an enlistment. Even our country takes a census
and requires voter registration. Membership identifies our family. |
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A Personal Reason: It produces spiritual growth.
The New Testament places a major emphasis on the need for
Christians to be accountable to each other for spiritual
growth. You cannot be accountable when you’re not
committed to any specific church family.
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